EU Leaders Commit to Massive Defense Spending Boost Amid U.S.-Ukraine Rift

European Union unveils €800 billion rearmament plan to counter Russia as U.S. military aid suspension pressures allies.

The EU announced a comprehensive €800 billion plan, 'ReArm Europe,' to strengthen its defense capabilities and support Ukraine against Russian aggression.
The United States has suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, prompting European leaders to fill the gap with increased defense spending and military aid.
Discussions at the EU summit include loosening debt rules to facilitate defense spending, with Germany pushing for long-term changes to EU fiscal frameworks.
Some EU nations, including Hungary and Slovakia, expressed resistance to collective action, complicating efforts for a united response.
Russia rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire and warned against European peacekeeping troops, framing them as NATO involvement in the conflict.